Best David Johnston and Kelly Blades Podcasts (2025)

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 20 Kayaking Across the Tasman Sea and the Case of the Missing Tick 1:03:25

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We are back kids! In episode 20 we learn about a guy who kayaked 1,300 miles across the Tasman Sea, five blind kayakers who tackled the Colorado River, crocs with pool noodles and finally, the funny case of the missing ticks.By Kelly Blades and David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 19 Live from the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium 59:41

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It's a special one folks! With a real live audience of several hundred thousand at the 2016 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium, Kelly and David catch up on the latest kayaking news as well as a full report on the symposium. We also convene a panel experts to dig up the truth behind why David got disqualified for cheating at the annual GLSKS kayak race…

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 18 1:03:00

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This week we learn why it’s important why you shouldn’t get lost if you have a warrant out for your arrest. We also learn about weird things like surfers who don’t want to be messed with as well as a kayak that decided to go on it’s own expedition.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 17 55:54

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This week we discover a new piece of technology gear, figure out why whales blow bubbles, learn about a fantastic new Mosquito Repellent and finally, we get excited to discover that swearing in front of children no longer a crime in Michigan. FREEDOM!By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 16 50:27

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This week we find out about a suf skier who got bit by a shark and another guy who keeps trying to sneak across the border in a kayak. Then we discover that you can now sea kayak on Google Maps. Plus, we get all nerdy with our own science fiction book club.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 15 52:28

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This week we get together and discover the world’s oldest message in a bottle, discuss shark bite survival, lean about poo-llution in Brazil. Plus read about an old man on the Mississippi.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 13 42:20

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This week we get together and discover a contest to win $10k for a PFD design, we learn about an amnesty pond for unwanted goldfish as well as the weird history of nuclear-powered wetsuits.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 12 59:42

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This week we figure out why mosquitoes like you but not your buddies, a kayaker who gets ticketed for drunk kayaking, a kayak meth bust and a major update to the canoeist butt shooter. Oh yeah, lots of paddling stats.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 11 1:05:54

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This week we learn about military Dolphins with guns attached to their heads, an update to Freya Hoffmeister’s South American expedition, Halifax paddlers take on a serious crossing and we also interview the gang from The Hurricane Riders.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 10 1:04:50

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Welcome to Episode 10! This week we learn about a mysterious find on a beach, Obama names the new Secretary of the Interior, and some cool inmates save drowning kids. Plus we talk to Darren Bush about the of Canoecopia and Ryan Rushton tell us about his trip Alaska.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 9 52:34

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This week on Kayak Mainline we learn about a blind kayaker training for a really scary whitewater adventure, record smashed for kayaking the Amazon River, the smelly history of rotting whale disposal plus other weird drowning resuscitation fun facts.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 8 47:00

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This week on Kayak Mainline we learn about a marriage proposal in a canoe that ends with a call to 911, Michael Jackson karaoke in kayaks, the epic North American Odyssey, and enough paddling stats to come out your yin yang. We also get Bonnie Perry on the phone to talk about her BCU 5* certification.…

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 7 56:41

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This week on Kayak Mainline we learn that a recovered body wasn’t a real body at all, hydrade or die is hogwash, that sharks don’t get cavities, and we find out if bug repellents actually work or not.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 6.5 57:17

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Because the sound mix for Episode 6 was so bad we released it again as 6.5. Sorry about that. This week on Kayak Mainline we learn about monster crocs, monster sturgeons and a crazy beaver attacking kids. KIDS!. We also discover that Netherland weather forecasters might get in trouble if they are wrong. Plus your kayaking questions answered.…

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 6 44:48

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This week on Kayak Mainline we learn about monster crocs, monster sturgeons and a crazy beaver attacking kids. KIDS!. We also discover that Netherland weather forecasters might get in trouble if they are wrong. Plus your kayaking questions answered.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 5 1:05:27

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This week on Kayak Mainline we talk to Keith Wikle about Gales of November Storm Gathering and the latest paddling news including: NOAA denies existence of Mermaids, man eating fish found in Lake Michigan, Google Maps will soon have waterways added.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 4 58:07

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This week on Kayak Mainline: Canoeist shoots boater in butt after canoe swamps, a landslide injurers stranded kayaker during helicopter rescue and some guy is paddling across the Atlantic Ocean in a double kayak.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 3 1:07:30

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This week on Kayak Mainline: The world's longest kayak, a very famous mystery writer who was one of Britain's first female surfers and polar bears trying to escape from zoos.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 2 1:02:28

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This week on Kayak Mainline: Could you paddle for 365 consecutive days? Bam Margera gets injured going over a 100-foot waterfall and a Saskatchewan fisherman catches more than he bargained for plus your questions are finally answered.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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Kayak Mainline: Episode 1 1:15:26

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This week we talk about cheetahs attacking, sharks attacking as well as a certain German woman attacking South America. We also interview Danny Mongo, Regional Sales Manager with Werner Paddles.By Kelly Blades & David Johnston

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